English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
The carpenter asked for ten packets of .... nails

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
The president refused to shake .... with the visiting Prime Minister

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
The trader complained that he .... robbed

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
How can we believe this witness when no one will .... his story?

In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
The journalist's unpopular views made him the subject of much ....